More than 700 RSPCA welfare standards must be met for pork to be labelled RSPCA Assured.
At Denhay, we only use RSPCA Assured meat - and we wear that with pride. The RSPCA Assured scheme sets some of the highest welfare standards in British farming, and we believe our pigs deserve nothing less. Because when you start with the best, the bacon speaks for itself.
We believe that truly great bacon starts long before it reaches our curing rooms. That's why all of our pigs are sourced from RSPCA Assured farms - the only assurance scheme in the UK dedicated entirely to farm animal welfare. RSPCA Assured farms go well beyond legal requirements, ensuring that every pig has ample space to move freely, comfortable bedding, fresh air and enrichment materials to support their natural rooting behaviours.
Farrowing crates - still legal in the UK - are strictly prohibited on RSPCA Assured farms, meaning sows are free to raise their piglets naturally. Every farm, transporter and abattoir involved in the process must meet the RSPCA's rigorous welfare standards, which are continuously developed using the latest scientific research and independent expert guidance.
It's only when pork of this quality reaches our Devon curing rooms that our expert curers can do what they do best - hand dry-curing every rasher slowly and carefully, drawing out a depth of flavour that only the finest welfare standards can produce. For us, it's simple - pigs that are well cared for produce better quality meat. Choosing Denhay means choosing bacon with provenance, integrity and a welfare standard you can trust.